Brent Stanton
Encyclopedia
Brent Stanton is an Australian rules football
er, playing for the Essendon Football Club
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
. As he ran on to the ground he threw the helmet aside. He attended Banyule Primary School and Viewbank College.
. Due to injuries to key players, he was immediately brought into the senior Essendon side, making his debut in Round 1, 2004 when the Bombers were comfortably defeated by Port Adelaide
at AAMI Stadium
. In just his second season, Stanton showed his talent and why Essendon showed faith in recruiting him by finishing third in the 2005 Crichton Medal on 253 votes.
He increased his physical size during the 2006 pre-season and during 2006 he played a role on the wing
, opposite Scott Camporeale
. During the Bombers' horror 2006 season which netted only three wins and a draw, Stanton was one of only three players who played every game that season. The other two were Mark Johnson
and Scott Lucas
. In 2007 Stanton is averaging a career high 25 disposals (as of round 9) 18 kicks and 7 handballs per game. IN season 2008 Stanton become the No.1 midfielder who the Bombers but struggled early on due to hard tags from opposition players. Although his possession count was not as high as last year, his much-criticised tackling has improved. Stanton is known for his endurance and his gut running. Stanton finished 3rd in the 2008 Crichton Medal behind Matthew Lloyd and David Hille.
, who retired in 2007. Despite speculation and expectations amongst Essendon members and supporters and the wider football community that the No.5 jumper would be retired for one or more seasons, the fate of the number was decided by Coach Matthew Knights
in consultation with James Hird. Hird was keen for the number to be used and it was his suggestion for the number to be given to Stanton.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er, playing for the Essendon Football Club
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL).
Early life
When Stanton was seven years old he convinced his parents to let him play football and they agreed on the condition he wore a helmetHelmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries.Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from...
. As he ran on to the ground he threw the helmet aside. He attended Banyule Primary School and Viewbank College.
Early AFL career
Stanton was recruited to the Bombers with selection 13 of the 2003 AFL Draft2003 AFL Draft
The 2003 AFL Draft was the 2003 instance of the AFL Draft, the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League...
. Due to injuries to key players, he was immediately brought into the senior Essendon side, making his debut in Round 1, 2004 when the Bombers were comfortably defeated by Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
at AAMI Stadium
AAMI Stadium
Football Park is an Australian rules football stadium located in West Lakes, a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia...
. In just his second season, Stanton showed his talent and why Essendon showed faith in recruiting him by finishing third in the 2005 Crichton Medal on 253 votes.
He increased his physical size during the 2006 pre-season and during 2006 he played a role on the wing
Centre line
The Centre line refers to a set of positions on an Australian rules football field.It consists of 3 players, two on the wings , and one in the centre....
, opposite Scott Camporeale
Scott Camporeale
Scott Camporeale is a former Australian rules footballer who spent the majority of his AFL career with the Carlton Football Club.-AFL career:...
. During the Bombers' horror 2006 season which netted only three wins and a draw, Stanton was one of only three players who played every game that season. The other two were Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson (footballer)
Mark 'MJ' Johnson is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club and Fremantle in the AFL.-Early life:Johnson is commonly known as "Mr...
and Scott Lucas
Scott Lucas (footballer)
Scott Lucas is a former Australian rules footballer for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League, and is noted as the other major forward for the Bombers, along with Matthew Lloyd...
. In 2007 Stanton is averaging a career high 25 disposals (as of round 9) 18 kicks and 7 handballs per game. IN season 2008 Stanton become the No.1 midfielder who the Bombers but struggled early on due to hard tags from opposition players. Although his possession count was not as high as last year, his much-criticised tackling has improved. Stanton is known for his endurance and his gut running. Stanton finished 3rd in the 2008 Crichton Medal behind Matthew Lloyd and David Hille.
Jumper Numbers
As of 2008, Stanton will don the No.5 jumper, vacated by James HirdJames Hird
James Hird is a former professional Australian rules footballer and the current coach of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League....
, who retired in 2007. Despite speculation and expectations amongst Essendon members and supporters and the wider football community that the No.5 jumper would be retired for one or more seasons, the fate of the number was decided by Coach Matthew Knights
Matthew Knights
Matthew Knights is a former Australian rules football player, having played in the midfield for the Richmond Football Club from 1988 to 2002. He went on to a coaching career, most notably as head coach of the Essendon Football Club from 2008 to 2010...
in consultation with James Hird. Hird was keen for the number to be used and it was his suggestion for the number to be given to Stanton.
| Number | Year(s) Worn | Previous Player (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2008– | James Hird James Hird James Hird is a former professional Australian rules footballer and the current coach of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League.... (2007) |
| 24 | 2005–2007 | Joe Misiti Joe Misiti "Smokin" Joe Misiti is a former Australian rules football player of Italian descent who played for the Essendon Football Club. Originally from Keilor Park, he made his Australian Football League debut in 1992 and retired at the end of the 2004 premiership season with 236 games to his credit... (2004) |
| 34 | 2004 | Justin Blumfield Justin Blumfield Justin Blumfield is a former Australian rules football player of the Essendon and the Richmond Football Clubs. His career began in 1996 when he debuted for the Essendon Bombers. He was one of Essendon's consistent players in the years 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002... (1996) |